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| MATERIALS |
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| This is a simple
matching game and there are several products on
the market that can be bought for a reasonable
cost. However, a pack of child's cards, buttons,
cardboard cutouts in paired shapes, or objects,
such as, pans, spoons, etc. can also be used. |
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| PURPOSE |
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| This activity is
designed to help the child see the likeness and
differences between shapes, sizes, etc. which
will help them see the likenesses and differences
between the letters of the alphabet when they
begin to write or words when they begin to read. This is an
"eye" activity. The child should be
encouraged to focus in on the objects in front of
him/her; to look at them very carefully. This
will help the child focus in on pictures or
writing on a page in a book when he/she begins to
read. The act of focusing in on a task, in other
words looking at or paying attention to the task
in front of him/her is essential in school. The
child cannot focus if the eyes are looking under
the table or are looking at you.
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| PROCESS |
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| Note:
Before attempting this game, you may wish to have
the child get the idea of matching from helping
you match socks, mittens, shoes, and towels while
doing household chores. Making sure
that all sharp knives and objects are well out of
the way, you may want to have the child help you
organize the cutlery drawer or a cupboard.
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| 1.
Place objects on the table in front of the child.
The objects should be mixed up so pairs are not
readily visible. With a very young children the
number of pairs can be reduced; then, as the
child progresses, more pairs can be added. If the
child becomes really good the objects can become
more alike with subtle differences. |
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The child is simply asked to pick out the
"SAMES" or pairs. 3. As the
"sames" are selected they should be
placed in a neat format to one side of the
activity area.
4. An
extension of this game is using cards that are
turned face down and the cards are turned over
two at a time. If a pair is not found the cards
are turned face down again. The game continues
until all the pairs are found. This game helps
the child remember where particular cards are
located.
5. Cut
out the "same" items from two
catalogues. Stick the pictures on pieces of
cardboard. Create your own "same" game.
You may wish to have the child do the selecting
of the items.
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